New Guy who cant stand the noises
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January 9, 2012 - 9:55 pm
I'm Cyclothymic and am increasingly bothered by sounds from the street and in the building where I live. This seems to be getting worse and is bad enough that, if I could afford it, I would move. There is a certain sound that really gets to me. Its the electrical engine used in mas transit vehicles where I live. Yikes....this is a great place in which I live and I've been here 25 years or so but damn..what I'd give for some quietude!
Current medications as of 01-09-2012
| 01-09-2012 - Present: | Depakote, 250 mg. Twice Daily |
I'm Cyclothymic and am increasingly bothered by sounds from the street and in the building where I live. This seems to be getting worse and is bad enough that, if I could afford it, I would move. There is a certain sound that really gets to me. Its the electrical engine used in mas transit vehicles where I live. Yikes....this is a great place in which I live and I've been here 25 years or so but damn..what I'd give for some quietude!
Current medications as of 01-09-2012
| 01-09-2012 - Present: | Depakote, 250 mg. Twice Daily |
January 10, 2012 - 10:05 am
Total Posts: 25
Joined: 12-25-2011
Joined: 12-25-2011
I find some things really agitate me, for instance a flickering fluorescent light bulb will drive me buggy. I try to turn my mind away from those little things, usually something small to distract me. I might try headphones at certain times if I am more irritable, things to get me thru the moments.
Medications for December 11, 2011 to January 10, 2012
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--you are the hero of your own story--
I find some things really agitate me, for instance a flickering fluorescent light bulb will drive me buggy. I try to turn my mind away from those little things, usually something small to distract me. I might try headphones at certain times if I am more irritable, things to get me thru the moments.
Medications for December 11, 2011 to January 10, 2012
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--you are the hero of your own story--
January 11, 2012 - 4:59 am
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Joined: 04-20-2010
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Doots,
...its interesting to me that noises are (increasingly) bothering you. The same thing happened to me when I was first put on Depakote about 2yrs ago. I was on 1500mg a day divided morning & night. The amazing thing was that it stopped my incessant racing thoughts that I had for I don't know how many years. My head was quiet...
I think that's why noises & especially blinking fluorescent lights began to bother me. I became more sensitive. Sometimes I would get so agitated that I realized I was taking very short rapid breaths. I've also struggled with having the ability to sit still for most of my life.
These 'symptoms' have left for the most part due to my learning how to focus on my breathing. In fact, that's what I do when all else fails ~ just breathe! Its like meditating & I don't get panic attacks anymore either.
Even though it could just be coincidence, I thought I'd say something because I could relate. If it isn't: it will get better.
-kby-
...its interesting to me that noises are (increasingly) bothering you. The same thing happened to me when I was first put on Depakote about 2yrs ago. I was on 1500mg a day divided morning & night. The amazing thing was that it stopped my incessant racing thoughts that I had for I don't know how many years. My head was quiet...
I think that's why noises & especially blinking fluorescent lights began to bother me. I became more sensitive. Sometimes I would get so agitated that I realized I was taking very short rapid breaths. I've also struggled with having the ability to sit still for most of my life.
These 'symptoms' have left for the most part due to my learning how to focus on my breathing. In fact, that's what I do when all else fails ~ just breathe! Its like meditating & I don't get panic attacks anymore either.
Even though it could just be coincidence, I thought I'd say something because I could relate. If it isn't: it will get better.
-kby-
Medications for December 12, 2011 to January 11, 2012
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Doots,
...its interesting to me that noises are (increasingly) bothering you. The same thing happened to me when I was first put on Depakote about 2yrs ago. I was on 1500mg a day divided morning & night. The amazing thing was that it stopped my incessant racing thoughts that I had for I don't know how many years. My head was quiet...
I think that's why noises & especially blinking fluorescent lights began to bother me. I became more sensitive. Sometimes I would get so agitated that I realized I was taking very short rapid breaths. I've also struggled with having the ability to sit still for most of my life.
These 'symptoms' have left for the most part due to my learning how to focus on my breathing. In fact, that's what I do when all else fails ~ just breathe! Its like meditating & I don't get panic attacks anymore either.
Even though it could just be coincidence, I thought I'd say something because I could relate. If it isn't: it will get better.
-kby-
...its interesting to me that noises are (increasingly) bothering you. The same thing happened to me when I was first put on Depakote about 2yrs ago. I was on 1500mg a day divided morning & night. The amazing thing was that it stopped my incessant racing thoughts that I had for I don't know how many years. My head was quiet...
I think that's why noises & especially blinking fluorescent lights began to bother me. I became more sensitive. Sometimes I would get so agitated that I realized I was taking very short rapid breaths. I've also struggled with having the ability to sit still for most of my life.
These 'symptoms' have left for the most part due to my learning how to focus on my breathing. In fact, that's what I do when all else fails ~ just breathe! Its like meditating & I don't get panic attacks anymore either.
Even though it could just be coincidence, I thought I'd say something because I could relate. If it isn't: it will get better.
-kby-
Medications for December 12, 2011 to January 11, 2012
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Joined: 01-09-2012